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Odd lot trading is all about buying and selling smaller amounts of stock that don’t add up to a full trading unit (usually 1,000 shares). So, instead of needing a lot of money to buy a full unit at once, you can start with a smaller amount of shares. This is super handy for anyone with a limited budget who still wants to get into stock investing!

ESG data is crucial for data-driven decisions, which is why we will focus on its benefits and provide a guide on how to collect ESG data for reports.

Alternative data refers to information from non-traditional sources. This article will explore its advantages and how it can optimize financial decisions.

Whether you're a seasoned expert in the stock market or a beginner just starting to invest, you might be curious about where many stock analysts get their "company information." Most of this data is obtained from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) website and the Market Observation Post System (MOPS). This includes financial statements, the number of issued shares for listed companies, recent dividend distributions, and more. You can even receive real-time updates on significant announcements from listed companies. It's one of the must-visit websites for investors! As for why the Market Observation Post System exists and how to use its features and functions, let TEJ (Taiwan Economic Journal) explain it all to you!

Block Trade, a crucial element of the financial markets, refer to the buying and selling of securities in substantial single transactions. These trades, typically carried out by institutional or large investors, involve a multitude of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments. Their staggering volume and value characterize them and are often conducted outside the open market to mitigate excessive impact on market prices. TEJ will guide you through this crucial aspect of the financial world.

The net buy/sell, stock holding ratio, and turnover rate of the three major institutional investors are important indicators in chip analysis. When making investments, using this information as a basis allows us to better understand the market dynamics and potentially profit from stock trading.

The term "Three Major Institutional Investors" specifically refers to foreign institutional investors, investment funds, and dealers. Compared to individual retail investors, these institutions have large and concentrated funds, holding a considerable portion of the market in stock trading.

Greenwashing refers to companies trying to gain public trust by claiming to have environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) contributions or making carbon reduction declarations, but taking little action. To prevent such behavior and to strengthen corporate focus on sustainable ESG disclosure, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS Foundation) has developed a globally applicable set of sustainability disclosure standards with an accounting foundation—the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. In this article, we will start by introducing the IFRS Foundation, and then delve into the main content of the IFRS S1 as well as how Taiwan aligns with international sustainability disclosure standards.

Satellite communication, offering broader coverage, is seen as a complementary communication method.